Immortality in the Great Qian Dynasty

Xu Zhijian said slowly: "It's chilling!"

Fakong said: "In fact, they can't be blamed. If they were replaced by us, we would think the same way."

Xu Zhijian shook his head disapprovingly.

I wouldn't think so. I would remember the favor and wouldn't just think about myself.

This is selfish!

If it were an ordinary sect, it would be nothing. After all, this is human nature.

But the Holy Light Sect is not an ordinary sect. The disciples all practice the Great Light Sword Sutra and hold a heart of light.

If they think so, what kind of heart of light can they hold!

Xu Zhijian's skin is dark. If it weren't for Fakong, others really couldn't see his gloomy face.

Fakong smiled and said: "Brother Xu, have you found the problem in the sect?"

Xu Zhijian was silent.

Fakong said: "This is the disadvantage of the long-term presidency of the sect. At the beginning of the term, it was fair and strict, but after a long time, it is inevitable that there will be slackness and inertia, and there will be deeper feelings for the disciples. It is soft-hearted and cannot be ruthless to deal with it."

Xu Zhijian frowned and nodded slowly.

Fakong said: "The teachings of the Holy Church of Light are excellent, but there are fewer and fewer people who truly follow them, so Brother Xu, you can stand out."

"Most of them are good." Xu Zhijian said: "Otherwise, there is no way to become a Grand Master."

Those who become Grand Masters are all pure-hearted and determined, and follow them without violation. Otherwise, it is impossible to resonate with the Heart of Light and enter the realm of Grand Master.

Fakong smiled: "Most? How many Grand Masters do you have in the Holy Church of Light?"

Xu Zhijian's face became more gloomy.

Fakong said: "Brother Xu is still lazy and evading responsibility?... If the Holy Church does not clean up properly, it will be almost corrupted. Once the foundation is destroyed, the Holy Church will soon fall apart."

Xu Zhijian's face was as gloomy as water, and he said slowly: "How can it be so weird!"

Fakong chuckled.

Xu Zhijian fell silent.

He did not want to admit what Fakong said, but if it was true, he really had to take responsibility and could not continue to hide away.

Fakong said: "This Chen Zongmin is a powerful person, good at winning people's hearts, plus he is in harmony with people's hearts. In another year or so, the position of the leader will have nothing to do with you,... Do you really want to hand over the Holy Church to him?"

"...Okay." Xu Zhijian sighed: "Then I will take over the position of the leader."

Fakong was in high spirits and smiled: "Are you sure?"

Xu Zhijian nodded slowly.

Even if Chen Zongmin is a late bloomer, he has not yet achieved success. In the current Holy Church of Light, he is a unique existence and is recognized by everyone as the next leader.

Fakong said: "Although the leader said that he doesn't want to continue, if you really urge him, he will be reluctant, dissatisfied, and procrastinate, which will inevitably lead to changes."

People often yearn for what they don't have, and don't cherish what they already have.

Power is one of the most powerful forces in the world. Some people who hold power will have an illusion that it is too tiring and troublesome. Power and responsibility are one, and it is naturally heavy and tiring to be responsible.

So he wanted to get rid of this fatigue and heaviness, and didn't want to be in power anymore.

But when he really wanted to let go of power, he would feel the emptiness and discomfort of being powerless, and he would be more eager and greedy for power.

People are so contradictory.

Although the leader had long wanted to hand over the position to Xu Zhijian, Xu Zhijian had never wanted to take over, which made the leader more relaxed and trusting of Xu Zhijian, and handed over most of the affairs of the church to him.

But if Xu Zhijian really took over, the leader would be reluctant and would procrastinate.

Even if he was a great master, even if he was the best person in the world, he still couldn't control himself in the face of power.

"Can't urge him?" Xu Zhijian frowned.

Fakong nodded slowly.

Xu Zhijian said: "Then what should we do?"

Fakong said: "Let him feel bored and think that there are more important things than being the leader."

Xu Zhijian frowned and thought.

He was thinking, if he became the leader, what would he do if he encountered any problem?

Fakong said, "I have a mental method that can extend lifespan."

Xu Zhijian asked curiously, "Isn't it the mental method of Emperor Dayong?"

Fakong shook his head and smiled, "That won't work. It will only make the leader more attached to the position of leader."

Xu Zhijian nodded.

He also felt that the mental method could not be passed on to others, and it required willpower. It was more suitable for the leader to practice.

Fakong said, "There is another one that can also prolong life."

Xu Zhijian smiled, "Can it really prolong life?"

Fakong said seriously, "It's true. As long as you practice well and understand it, you can easily extend your lifespan by 20 to 30 years."

Xu Zhijian raised his eyebrows.

Fakong smiled, "If you understand it more thoroughly, you can extend your lifespan by up to 60 years."

"Is there really such a miraculous achievement in the world?" Xu Zhijian frowned.

Fakong said, "This miraculous achievement is like a moon in the water for ordinary people, but it is different for the disciples of the Holy Church of Light. It may not be impossible to practice it."

He took out a thin booklet from his sleeve and handed it over.

Xu Zhijian took it and saw the five big characters "Turtle and Crane Refining Body Art" on the cover. He opened it and looked at it. The more he looked, the more serious his expression became.

Fakong smiled and said, "How is it?"

Xu Zhijian looked up at him in surprise: "Where does this skill come from?"

"It comes from a cave. It is indeed a miraculous skill for refining the body and nourishing the spirit." Fakong said.

Xu Zhijian said, "Can I practice it too?"

Fakong shook his head and smiled, "Brother Xu, you don't have to practice this."

Xu Zhijian was puzzled.

Fakong said: "The Buddhist beads you wear have the effect of refining the body, nourishing the spirit and prolonging life, which is comparable to the Turtle and Crane Refining Body Art. Practicing this will not have any effect."

Xu Zhijian nodded slowly: "But you have to practice it, otherwise..."

"That's true." Fakong smiled and said: "If you don't practice, others won't dare to practice it either... After you take it back, give it to the secret collection in the sect, don't give it directly to the leader."

"...Yes." Xu Zhijian nodded slowly.

Although the leader would not doubt himself, he still had to be cautious.

Fakong smiled and said: "The leader must practice this art after seeing it. Once he practices it, he will hate worldly affairs. Once other elders mention it, it will be almost done."

Xu Zhijian sighed.

He was quite uncomfortable with such calculations against the leader.

Fakong said, "Brother Xu, don't get hung up on the details, or you will lose your position as the leader, which is not a good thing for the Holy Church of Light."

More importantly, once Chen Zongmin becomes the leader, the Holy Church of Light is likely to become more radical and extreme, even more troublesome than the Demon Sect.

His own troubles will come.

Rather than this, of course, we must intervene in time to prevent him from turning.

Although Xu Zhijian is stubborn, he still has a way to make him change his mind, but Chen Zongmin is wary and hostile to him, and he can't just deal with him directly.

Xu Zhijian looked up in the direction of the Great Light Peak and said slowly: "If I become the leader, do I have to constantly compromise and constantly change myself?"

Fakong was silent.

This is inevitable. As a leader, it is impossible to do whatever you want.

"Okay!" Since Xu Zhijian has made up his mind, he will not change it again. He said in a deep voice: "I will find a way to become the leader as soon as possible."

Fakong smiled.